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Richard E. Hawk

Richard was born on June 15, 1936 in Moravia, Iowa, the son of Claude and Tressa (Tisue) Hawk. He graduated from Moravia High School with the Class of 1953. He was united in marriage to Judy Martin on June 17, 1956 at the E.U.B. Church in Moravia. From this union, three children were born, Jeff, Brian, and Noelle.

As a young man, Richard enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also loved playing 16-inch Slow Pitch Softball. He won state softball championships, and was inducted in the Iowa Hall of Fame for 16-inch Slow Pitch Softball Hall of Fame in 1986. He was also inducted in the Cedar Rapids 16-inch Slow Pitch Hall of Fame in 1986.

He was employed with Longview Fibre in Cedar Rapids for 39 years. He held various positions in the company, retiring as a forklift driver. He was also the President of the local union for at least 30 years.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Tressa Hawk; and two sisters, Lois Tadlock and Carolyn Illingworth.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Lange Funeral Home in Moravia, with Pastor Christy Ehrle officiating. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Cemetery in Moravia. A Visitation will take place from 9:00-11:00AM, Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Lange Funeral Home in Moravia. Memorials have been established to the Moravia First Responders, and may be mailed to Lange Funeral Home and Crematory, 1900 South 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com.